Poznan: Srodka District and Cathedral Island Private Walking Tour
Overview
Ostrow Tumski which is known as Cathedral Island is the gate to the beginning of Polish history. Look around early Medieval Times buildings, stunning churches, landscapes by the Warta River and discover fascinating history of gold times in Poznan.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
3-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 3-hours version you will see Srodka District, Ostrow Tumski, Cathedral Island with entrance to Poznan Cathedral.
4-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 4-hours version you will see Srodka District, Ostrow Tumski, Cathedral Island with entrance to Poznan Cathedral and sightseeing Old Town.
Poznan is a pearl among the best cities in Poland. Start the tour in front of Church of Saint John of Jerusalem. It is a centuries-old building with unique architectural features like a tower with an asymmetrical roof.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program.
3-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 3-hours version you will see Srodka District, Ostrow Tumski, Cathedral Island with entrance to Poznan Cathedral.
4-Hours Private Guided Tour
During 4-hours version you will see Srodka District, Ostrow Tumski, Cathedral Island with entrance to Poznan Cathedral and sightseeing Old Town.
Poznan is a pearl among the best cities in Poland. Start the tour in front of Church of Saint John of Jerusalem. It is a centuries-old building with unique architectural features like a tower with an asymmetrical roof.
Inclusions
- Private walking tour in Poznan led by licensed guide
- Sightseeing Cathedral Island and Śródka District with incredible legends
- Tickets to enter Poznan Cathedral
- Sightseeing Old Town (in extended version)
- Pick up from the hotel (only hotels in Poznan Old Town)
- Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group
- Entry/Admission - Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Market Square, Poznan 61-160 Poland
The Old market square is absolutely beautiful, Its has an array of amazing houses all in different colours and every day at Midday the famous Poznan goats make an appearance from the clock tower.
Lots and lots of people still gather daily to watch them. It is definitely worth waiting to see them.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church), Golebia 1, Poznan 61-834 Poland
This stunning church is known for its magnificent Baroque ornamentation in the chapels of the Holy Cross, which feature a 16th-century crucifix and the Virgin Mary.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fountain of Apollo, Stary Rynek, Poznan 60-995 Poland
Nice fountain with a figure from Roman mythology shows water as the most important element.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Koziolki Poznankie Ratusz, ul. Stary Rynek 1, Poznan 61-772 Poland
It is the outstanding building on the main square. At 12pm every day there is a popular event where 2 goats (the symbol of Poznan) come out of the tower and put on a show. Worth a look.
Stop At: Ratusz Poznanski, Stary Rynek 1, Poznan Poland
The old town hall dominates the market square in old town in Poznan. Its a very beautiful building with the famous Goats on top of it which do small show everyday at noon.
Stop At: National Museum in Poznan, Marcinkowskiego 9, Poznan 61-745 Poland
Admire this stunning building. It is one of the oldest, biggest and most important museums in Poland. It has big portion of art from different part of world as collection of portraits of Roman Emperors.
Stop At: Franciscan Church, Franciszkanska 2, Poznan 61-768 Poland
The exterior looks unassuming, but inside it's full of stunning marbles and ceiling paintings. Very recommended place to visit for fans of churches
Stop At: Zamek Cultural Center, Ul. Swiety Marcin 80/82, Poznan 61-809 Poland
It's former Imperial Castle with turbulent history. Now acts as Cultural Centre of Poznan which support many artists. The castle has beautiful gardens around itself
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Muzeum Sztuk Uzytkowych - Zamek Przemysla, Gora Przemysla 1, Poznan 61-768 Poland
Lovely buidling at the corner of Market Square shows the view of Poznan at the top of it and inside is collection of Applied Arts
Stop At: Tourist Information - Old Market Square, Ul. Stary Rynek 59/60, Poznan 61-772 Poland
Old Market Square - one of the most beautiful in all Poland
Stop At: Adam Mickiewicz University, ul. Henryka Wieniawskiego 1 Collegium Minus, Poznan 61-712 Poland
University named after one of the greatest polish poet, well known in the world.
Stop At: Liberty square, Poznan 61-001 Poland
A very big and beautiful open space in Poznan, it's a very nice place to walk and has a cool water sculpture kids swim in.
Stop At: Observation Deck at the Royal Castle, Gora Przemysla 1, Poznan 61-743 Poland
Observation point with panorame of Poznan Old Town on top of the Royal Castle. It's possible to entry for request.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monument of Stary Marych, Polwiejska, Poznan Poland
An interesting and pleasant statue/sculpture of man with bike. Nice place to take a picture.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Prozerpiny Fountain, Old Town Market, Poznan 61-160 Poland
This is one of the famous fountain on the old market place made by Augustine Schöps. It depicts the abduction of Proserpine by Pluto, the Greek mythology ruler of the underworld.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Francis Seraficki, Garbary 22, Poznan 61-867 Poland
This Baroque church perhaps stands in contrast to the modest lifestyle of Francis - a humble man who shared whatever he had with the poor. Possible to see for request.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Raczynski Library, pl. Wolnosci 19, Poznan 61-739 Poland
It is in a historic building with a classical style colonnade, centrally located at plac Wolnosci next to the old market.
Stop At: Studzienka Bamberki, Stary Rynek, Poznan Poland
This is small statue of a traditionally-dressed Bamber peasant girl carrying jugs used in wine-making stands beside the historical Municipal Scales building.
Stop At: Former Jesuit College, pl. Kolegiacki 17, Poznan 61-841 Poland
This is another well restored old building in the centre of Poznan which is worth a stop as you explore the area.
Stop At: Domki Budnicze, Stary Rynek, Poznan 60-101 Poland
This tenement houses are located south of the Town Hall. They were erected in the mid-sixteenth century on the site of former herring huts in the early Renaissance style.
Stop At: Market at Plac Wielkopolski, Plac Wielkopolski, Poznan 60-995 Poland
Plac Wielkopolski is a very nice grocery market with some square to sit and relax
Stop At: Monument of Adam Mickiewicz, Sw Marcin Gwarna, Poznan Poland
It's a beautiful statue of Adam Mickiewicz, which is a famous polish poet
Stop At: Medieval City Walls, streets of: Wolnica, 23 Lutego, Masztalarska, Poznan 61-767 Poland
A portion of the old city wall and towers. They used to go around the whole city and still some left, now they symbolize the power of old times.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pillory, Old Market Square, Poznan Poland
It is an octagonal, late-gothic column, on the head of which is the figure of a hangman in a knight's costume with a raised sword.
Stop At: June 1956 Events Monument, Mickiewicz Square, Poznan 61-841 Poland
A moving memorial to the Poles who endeavoured to fight for the freedom of the people of Poland, a must see.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ostrow Tumski, Poznan 60-101 Poland
Great place sorrounded by Medieval churches and Cathedrals, very peaceful and spiritul place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Ostrow Tumski 17, Poznan 61-120 Poland
The beautiful ancient carved wood and statues will take your breath away.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Brama Poznania, Gdanska 2, Poznan 61-123 Poland
It’s a heritage center. It’s very interactive and gives a nice lesson of history of Poland and the Poznań Cathedral Island.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Market Square, Poznan 61-160 Poland
The Old market square is absolutely beautiful, Its has an array of amazing houses all in different colours and every day at Midday the famous Poznan goats make an appearance from the clock tower.
Lots and lots of people still gather daily to watch them. It is definitely worth waiting to see them.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church), Golebia 1, Poznan 61-834 Poland
This stunning church is known for its magnificent Baroque ornamentation in the chapels of the Holy Cross, which feature a 16th-century crucifix and the Virgin Mary.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fountain of Apollo, Stary Rynek, Poznan 60-995 Poland
Nice fountain with a figure from Roman mythology shows water as the most important element.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Koziolki Poznankie Ratusz, ul. Stary Rynek 1, Poznan 61-772 Poland
It is the outstanding building on the main square. At 12pm every day there is a popular event where 2 goats (the symbol of Poznan) come out of the tower and put on a show. Worth a look.
Stop At: Ratusz Poznanski, Stary Rynek 1, Poznan Poland
The old town hall dominates the market square in old town in Poznan. Its a very beautiful building with the famous Goats on top of it which do small show everyday at noon.
Stop At: National Museum in Poznan, Marcinkowskiego 9, Poznan 61-745 Poland
Admire this stunning building. It is one of the oldest, biggest and most important museums in Poland. It has big portion of art from different part of world as collection of portraits of Roman Emperors.
Stop At: Franciscan Church, Franciszkanska 2, Poznan 61-768 Poland
The exterior looks unassuming, but inside it's full of stunning marbles and ceiling paintings. Very recommended place to visit for fans of churches
Stop At: Zamek Cultural Center, Ul. Swiety Marcin 80/82, Poznan 61-809 Poland
It's former Imperial Castle with turbulent history. Now acts as Cultural Centre of Poznan which support many artists. The castle has beautiful gardens around itself
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Muzeum Sztuk Uzytkowych - Zamek Przemysla, Gora Przemysla 1, Poznan 61-768 Poland
Lovely buidling at the corner of Market Square shows the view of Poznan at the top of it and inside is collection of Applied Arts
Stop At: Tourist Information - Old Market Square, Ul. Stary Rynek 59/60, Poznan 61-772 Poland
Old Market Square - one of the most beautiful in all Poland
Stop At: Adam Mickiewicz University, ul. Henryka Wieniawskiego 1 Collegium Minus, Poznan 61-712 Poland
University named after one of the greatest polish poet, well known in the world.
Stop At: Liberty square, Poznan 61-001 Poland
A very big and beautiful open space in Poznan, it's a very nice place to walk and has a cool water sculpture kids swim in.
Stop At: Observation Deck at the Royal Castle, Gora Przemysla 1, Poznan 61-743 Poland
Observation point with panorame of Poznan Old Town on top of the Royal Castle. It's possible to entry for request.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Monument of Stary Marych, Polwiejska, Poznan Poland
An interesting and pleasant statue/sculpture of man with bike. Nice place to take a picture.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Prozerpiny Fountain, Old Town Market, Poznan 61-160 Poland
This is one of the famous fountain on the old market place made by Augustine Schöps. It depicts the abduction of Proserpine by Pluto, the Greek mythology ruler of the underworld.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of Francis Seraficki, Garbary 22, Poznan 61-867 Poland
This Baroque church perhaps stands in contrast to the modest lifestyle of Francis - a humble man who shared whatever he had with the poor. Possible to see for request.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Raczynski Library, pl. Wolnosci 19, Poznan 61-739 Poland
It is in a historic building with a classical style colonnade, centrally located at plac Wolnosci next to the old market.
Stop At: Studzienka Bamberki, Stary Rynek, Poznan Poland
This is small statue of a traditionally-dressed Bamber peasant girl carrying jugs used in wine-making stands beside the historical Municipal Scales building.
Stop At: Former Jesuit College, pl. Kolegiacki 17, Poznan 61-841 Poland
This is another well restored old building in the centre of Poznan which is worth a stop as you explore the area.
Stop At: Domki Budnicze, Stary Rynek, Poznan 60-101 Poland
This tenement houses are located south of the Town Hall. They were erected in the mid-sixteenth century on the site of former herring huts in the early Renaissance style.
Stop At: Market at Plac Wielkopolski, Plac Wielkopolski, Poznan 60-995 Poland
Plac Wielkopolski is a very nice grocery market with some square to sit and relax
Stop At: Monument of Adam Mickiewicz, Sw Marcin Gwarna, Poznan Poland
It's a beautiful statue of Adam Mickiewicz, which is a famous polish poet
Stop At: Medieval City Walls, streets of: Wolnica, 23 Lutego, Masztalarska, Poznan 61-767 Poland
A portion of the old city wall and towers. They used to go around the whole city and still some left, now they symbolize the power of old times.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pillory, Old Market Square, Poznan Poland
It is an octagonal, late-gothic column, on the head of which is the figure of a hangman in a knight's costume with a raised sword.
Stop At: June 1956 Events Monument, Mickiewicz Square, Poznan 61-841 Poland
A moving memorial to the Poles who endeavoured to fight for the freedom of the people of Poland, a must see.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ostrow Tumski, Poznan 60-101 Poland
Great place sorrounded by Medieval churches and Cathedrals, very peaceful and spiritul place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Ostrow Tumski 17, Poznan 61-120 Poland
The beautiful ancient carved wood and statues will take your breath away.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Brama Poznania, Gdanska 2, Poznan 61-123 Poland
It’s a heritage center. It’s very interactive and gives a nice lesson of history of Poland and the Poznań Cathedral Island.
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- Please note that the pickup from your hotel is only possible from the Poznan Old Town. Guests from outside the Poznan Old Town are encouraged to arrange transportation when making a reservation.
- If you provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Poznan Old Town
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- 1. Masks are required, please bring your own 2. To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.